The carrying on of the good work that was begun at antioch, by the ministry of. In this chapter we have the martyrdom of stephen, the first martyr of the christian church. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. David guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen who has a glorious vision of jesus before he is executed by stoning. One was that he was subverting moses and the law acts 6. These objectors scruple not to demand from peter, though the first among the apostles, an explanation of his conduct. Acts 3 indepth versebyverse commentary and bible study of acts chapter 3 in plain english. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
So, the student must compare all spiritual teaching to the truth of gods word acts 17. It is not for you to know the times or dates the father has set by his own authority. The apostles and the first believers attended the temple worship at the hours of prayer. The first several chapters of acts report the growing community of believers in jerusalem despite conflicts within and external adversity. For assurance of our own salvation, we can compare our own conversion experience with those in acts. Luke was the author of two booksthe gospel of luke which tells the story of the life of jesus and the acts of the apostles which tells the story of the early church. Stephen is stressing the fact that at christs first advent they didnt know who he was. Peter returns to jerusalem, and is accused of having associated with the gentiles, romans 8. It gives evidence that jesus is the christ and the gospel is the true.
The whole of the book of acts should receive careful study. Sermons on acts first presbyterian church, jackson. It is that the god of israel is a pilgrim god, who. Acts 7, new international version niv the bible app. We read of the evangelistic methods and message of the early apostles and preachers 3. Peter recounts the story of the great sheet vision and how cornelius saw an angel. Study guide for acts 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. And last lords day evening we were looking together at the. Verses 118 are about the christianjews reacting to the news that peter converted a gentile. Luke records many examples of conversion in the book of acts e. In acts 9, the name bearer, saul of tarsus, was chosen of god to bear the new name before gentiles, kings and children of israel.
This is the plan for church growth spoken of in ephesians 4. A single thread runs right through the first part of his defense. Peter and john had been arrested after peters inspired preaching about jesus christ, and the two apostles were brought before a council of jewish leaders and questioned about the healing of the lame man. Leaders in the church dedicate themselves to building strong, healthy christians. Acts 11 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. The life application bible commentary series provides versebyverse explanation, background, and application for every verse in the new testament. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent, acts 11. Chapter 6 begins, now during those days, when the disciples were increasing in number thus indicating the narrative continues the pattern established following pentecost 2. Acts chapter 11 matthew henry complete commentary on. Because had they performed the rejection that they did, knowing who he was.
The erection of the tabernacle of witness, which continued till the time of david, acts 7. The good success of the gospel at antioch, and the parts adjacent. Acts chapter 7 summary and what god wants from us youtube. The book of acts is unique because it is the only book of church history in the new testament. The rebellion and idolatry of the israelites in the wilderness, acts 7. An account of the proceedings of those who were scattered. This is a summary of the seventh chapter of acts, the most important verse, and what i think god is wanting us to do in response to it. On the 40th day after the resurrection the disciples wait in jerusalem 10 more days the holy spirit comes on the day on the 50th day after. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. As the saints are equipped for the work of the ministry, they grow into maturity, and do their ministry, and it causes growth of the body. Commentary on the book of acts bible study notes and comments by david e.
Acts 7 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Acts romans 1 corinthians 2 corinthians galatians ephesians philippians colossians 1 thessalonians 2 thessalonians 1 timothy 2 timothy titus philemon hebrews james 1 peter 2 peter 1 john 2 john 3 john jude revelation i. Notes for acts chapter 11 johns title for chapter 11. Fully come means that this was the fulfillment of the. Acts 11 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The study of acts is a challenge partly because of its length. The high priest invited stephen to explain himself in light of the accusations recorded in acts 6. Iscariot was saul of tarsus, chosen personally by the lord jesus christ galatians 1. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it, acts 11.
It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he is teaching orally or in writing. The history of moses and his acts till the exodus from egypt, vv. Peters necessary vindication of what he did in receiving cornelius and his friends into the church, from the censure he lay under for it among the brethren, and their acquiescence in it. Remember the charges brought against stephen in acts 6. Chapter 2 records the fulfillment of pentecost, peters sermon, and the primary church. You can downloadsave a pdf document with all the verse by verse lessons in acts facts part two, from chapter 1 through the first half of chapter 9. There is some overlap between the end of the gospel and the beginning of acts.
From the beginning the christ intended to include all people bringing them to his fathers kingdomall who would listen. Acts 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Now turn with me, if you would, to the third chapter of acts the acts of the apostles, or the acts of jesus christ, or perhaps even the acts of the holy spirit. Study the bible online using commentary on acts 7 and more.
His defense is accepted, and the whole church glorifies god for having granted unto the gentiles repentance unto life, romans 8. The first is that the ascension is the narrative portrayal of lukes pervasive claim that jesus is lord. Without acts, the actions of the early church would be unknown to us except for a few facts we could glean from the writings of paul. A chapterbychapter bible study of the book of acts 9 4. So far as israel is concerned, its a good thing they didnt. In addition, it gives personal help, teaching notes, and sermon ideas that will address needs, answer questions.
In acts chapters 10 and 11 we see how the faithful are rewardedyour prayers are answered said the angel. Acts 11 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Verses 4, 5 but peter began, and expounded the matter unto them in order, saying, i was in the city of joppa praying. The use of the name of jesus christ is a recurring theme in acts 4 see verses 7, 10, 12, 1718, 30. Our story starts off where the gospel of luke left offjesus is back now that hes resurrected, jesus decides to hang out and chat with his disciples whom luke calls apostles for forty days. Luke wants to show that far from blaspheming god and moses 6. Verses 1215 who returned to jerusalem to waitand what did they do while they waited. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 7 jesus shows himself to his followers for 40 days after the after he is resurrected resurrection jesus goes up to heaven.
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